NS.M6

Way that causative agent transmits to another host

• portal of entry
• portal of exit
• reservoir
• mode of transmission

person who gets a disease because of weak defenses

• causative agent
• susceptible host
• reservoir
• portal of entry

infection acquired while body defenses are weak

• nosocomial
• opportunistic 
• direct
• indirect

person to person contact

• direct
• indirect
• mode of transmission
• reservoir

Pathogen transmitted through air, soil, food or feces

• direct contact

• indirect contact

• opportunistic infection

• nosocomial infection

What is the single most effective way to break the Chain of Infection?

• Handwashing
• Sterilization
• Cleaning surfaces
• Nutrition

Microorganisms get into the body through

• portals of entry.
• portals of exit.
• fomites.
• common vehicles.

The purpose of infection control is to:

• remind all staff to wear gloves.
• encourage good handwashing.
• disrupt the chain of infection.
• isolate patients with diseases.

Identify some factors that increase host susceptability?

Answer explanation

Age

HIV/AIDS

Malignancy (Cancer)

Transplants

Immunosuppressant Medications

Surgery

Radiation

Indwelling devices

Mrs. Kelch is a vegan, she is very lethargic what nutrients might she be lacking from her diet?

Answer explanation

Vitamin B12

Found in animal food sources such as meats, eggs, and dairy products.